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Show I TicsdAy, January 19, 1988 CUsoside Utah's swim teams U. both come away with weekend wins finishes California trip with decisive win Utah's ski teams took home top honors this past weekend with an overall combined score of 253.5 at the Wyoming Invitational just another step on the staircase to a national championship . "I think as a team we are progressing just the way we expected," Pat Miller, Utah's ski director, said. "Both teams are turning a lot more consistent times and we are very happy with the way our kids are skiing right now." Utah turned in another in a long line of outstanding performances winning the meet by a convincing 12 points. Following Utah was Colorado (241.5) and Wyoming was third with 220. Taking fourth in the Invitational was New Mexico with 1 17 and Alaska -- Anchorage came in with a 39. In the first day of competition in the women's slalom, the top finisher was Utah's Kjersti Nilsen with a 1:33.88. Nilsen beat out Kari Coran from Colorado, who finished second with a 1:34.40. Other top finishers for Utah were Vibeke Hoff in fifth place with a 1:37.13 and Anne Grevy in 1 1th with a 1:39.45. Alex von Wichman, a junior from Anchorage, Alaska, finished 15th with a 1:39.89. Another top finisher for Utah was Sondra Van Ert from Bountiful with a 1:40.07. Sonja Stotz, a junior, finished 26th with a 1:59.23. In the men's slalom, first place went to Fritz Scholpy with a 1:22.22, while second place honors went to Utah's Henrik Smith-Meywith an overall time of 1:22.71. Utah will have the next two weeks off for training until it competes in the Colorado Invitational in Winter Park, Colo., Jan. 29-3- 0. Special to the Chronicle SAN DIEGO After suffering two consecutive road defeats, the Lady "Utes" finished their California road trip on an high note downing San Diego, 77-6- 8. Utah led by 12 at the half, 5, and with the help of and Cindy Lindsay Stephie Watrin, Utah was able to fight off a San Diego second half comeback. Utah's record now stands at 10-- 6. San Diego meanwhile fell to 9. San Diego clawed its way back into this one during the first 10 minutes of the second half and led at one point by two. Watrin turned in her best effort of the year hitting for 14 points on 5 for 6 shooting from the field and 4 for 7 from the line. also added 14 for U. senior Tiffany Rogers-Kram- By Glenn Seninger Chronicle assistant sports editor When visiting teams come to the Utah natatorium to swim against the " Utes," the ending result usually isn't very good. And this weekend, the men's and women's meets against New Mexico and New Mexico State were no different. while the The men's team beat New Mexico 149-6- 8, women's team captured the victory over the Lady Lobos 37-2- 6-- 150-11- 3. In Saturday's meet against New Mexico State, the men's The women's team team won in convincing fashion, another chalked also victory beating the Lady up 149-6- 8. Roadrunners, 120-9- 4. Friday the men's team manhandled the Lobos winning almost every event. Utah won the 400 medley relay with a combined time of 3:32.61. But the big story was in the freestyle events. In the 1,000 freestyle, Utah's Shawn Rowland set a new school record with a 9:18.29. The senior from Loveland, Colo., broke the record held by former teammate and now current Utah assistant coach, Dennis Tesch. Rowland shattered Tesch's time by nearly two seconds. The old record stood at 9:20.07. finishers included Anders Bladh, Other Utah first-pla50 of the winner freestyle with a 21:12 and Arne Miles, winner of the 200 IM with a 1:55.84. The women's team, under the direction of Coach Jim Wilson, conjHt-- s to improve and amaze. ler had a lifetime best in the 200 breaststroke Karin Palle had her best time in the 200 IM. while Don Reddish, Utah's head swimming coach, feels confident about how his team is doing. "We seem to be far ahead of last year's team just in training," Reddish admitted. "Although we do haye a number of swimmers out with illnesses, we are doing very well." er the Lady "Utes." The real story behind this game was the excellent play of junior guard Gina Butters. Butters poured in 24 points on 7 for 7 shooting from the field (5 for 5 from three-poi- nt range) and was a perfect 5 for 5 from the line. "Gina played a great game tonight," Utah Coach Elaine Elliott said. "The play of Stephie down the stretch was really the key to this game," Elliott continued. Saturday night, Utah dropped its second game in three nights as U.S. International defeated the Lady ce "Utes," er Utah's men's tennis team defeated Weber State 71-6- 7. Saturday at the Sports Mall, Utah's Johan Hogstedt defeated Nicklas Vandershcott 0, 0 in No. 2 singles, while Eric Chin, Chris Entzel, Brendon Bowyer and Jeff Weichers also won their singles 8-- 1. After trailing 1 at intermission, Utah was unable to battle back and dropped its third game in a row. Utah had a balanced scoring attack with four players 33-3- 6-- and Kristi reaching double figures. Rogers-KramSmith led the way pouring in 15 points apiece, while Leslie Neebling chipped in 1 1 and Butters added 10. Senior center Fiona Murray was tops in scoring for U.S. International, accounting for 18. Utah will return home today and will have the week to prepare itself for a Saturday night match up with Louisiana Tech. er 6-- matches. 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